Monday, March 29, 2010

Outdoor Room

Howdy yall. Welcome to the mansion. I am now the proud owner of an "outdoor room." AKA enclosed porch. Here is a pic of what our back porch looked like when the previous owners lived in our "mansion."
Can you say, "YUCK?" I sure can, "YUCK!" Well, after searching the web and finding this inspiration photo.... I really liked the wood design on the bottom of the porch. I also really wanted a space that would be screened. We have lots of pesty bugs down here in the swamp!

I had no sooner spoke my desire to have such an outdoor space, when Aunt Kathleen, Super Aunt, offered her services. She also offered Uncle Charlie's services. They are both great wood workers and can manage a saw much better than anyone actually living in the "mansion." Well, they arrived and the work began. First we had a frame...
Then the fancy woodwork began. Lots of miter cuts involved in that.... After screen, paint, and a cute door we have this...


Isn't it fabulous? Can't wait to make faces at all of those crazy bugs wanting in my new outdoor room.
Now, for those of you who live in quarters...When I did live in quarters (13 years of them) I always had some sort of covered patio situation. This was either in the back or the front of the house. You could construct a frame and do a similar outdoor room or you could use sheets of lattice to create an enclosed space. I know! You are saying, "But we can't alter our quarters like that." Horse Pucky. I have altered every housing I have ever lived in. I just made sure that my alterations were gone when I cleared.
A big thank you to Aunt Kathleen (super aunt) and Uncle Charlie (her sidekick) for all of their hard work and planning.
I am linking this post to
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
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23 comments:

  1. So awesome!!!!!! I love it! But then again, you DO live in a mansion! J.O.B, well done!

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  2. I am sooooo impressed. You found a really pretty idea & your aunt and uncle are really amazing woodworkers indeed. You guys rock!

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  3. That looks amazing. Great job! Loved the bottom detail. And a screen enclosure is a must have in the summer months here in Florida!

    Blessings,
    Kim

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  4. Wow it's fabulous! I'm sure you'll enjoy that!

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  5. i totally understand how much an outdoor room can act as a blessing. you guys did a fantastic job. congrats!

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  6. THAT IS A TRANSFORMATION!
    THANKS FOR THE COMMENT ON MY DRESSER

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  7. Laura,
    That's fantastic! I love the detail at the bottom, too. It looks super. You'll be living out there!

    Thanks for showing us!

    Nancy

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  8. That looks awesome. What a great place to spend some time. Go Super and Sidekick!

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  9. Now that is great. I love it. Now its like a private porch.

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  10. Super Duper job on your porch.

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  11. I love porches...it looks so homey and inviting...great job!!!

    Sylvia

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  12. absolutely delightful! I love it! I hopped over from My Romantic Home and am so happy that I did. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day soon when you get a chance. until later...

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  13. Wow, that's fabulous!!! You'll get so much use out of your outdoor room, how wonderful! Debbie @ Cottag Hann~Me~Downs

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  14. Oh that turned out great! Very nice job!!

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  15. Wow, this looks great! So nice that you have such handy relatives.

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  16. I love the design. So now you can have a fabulous patio and torment the bugs. It's a wonderful change. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. WOW!! Looks like a Place I would spend every waking moment!! I love that design as well! Nicely done!

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  18. It looks so good! Hard to believe a pile of lumber can turn in to something that pretty!

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  19. I stand is AWE of your AWESOMEness. You rock and I love it!! Love Amy Carlson

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